September 24, 2023

Blue Swirls and Circles laid on Waves

when i was growing up, the waves crashing against the assateague island beach sounded like mother nature raking her nails down a sandy chalkboard.<

Lindsey Smith

Birthday cake with candles that say twenty-one

There are twenty-one of me

inside of me

One for each year of life 

on this Earth 

Cheyenne Butler

Colorful geometric background with music notes streaming into the distance

At eight years old, plead with your father to turn off the Spanish-language songs blaring from the radio.

Caroline Silvera

Multiple parts of different faces pieced together

Cassie (she/her): Hi Emma Mei and Acacia, can you start by telling me a little bit about yourself?

Cassie Dallas

two rats on a scattered plate of snacks

It is not lost on me, the irony of reading The Idiot as my clock reads midnight: I have work in 8 hours. But I am captivated.

Eryn Rhodes

A crowd of people watching dancers performing on stage

Everyone around me is in constant motion, much like the waves roiling and knots coiling inside me. I so badly want to join in on the excitement.

Jordan Coleman

person listening to music with headphones on

This photo was taken on a Tuesday morning before a long day of classes.

Ella Powell

bodies floating across the page with a wavelength behind them

Every sound wave is a pattern. 

Every sound wave has its own frequency, a wavelength recreated over and over again. 

Susannah Baker

Two hands clasped

To my friends, 

You are the pieces of my puzzle that make me whole. This is for you :)    

Bailey Middleton

girl looking out into the distance with her thoughts suspended all around her

two cultured,
my mind cluttered,
i struggle,
attempt to juggle. 

Priya Kommu

A black microphone on a purple background filled with music notes

My fondest childhood memories involved two simple things: a kitchen counter, and a song. 

Jibz Brence

envelope with iris flowers

Dear Beloved Reader,

I have a confession to make. 

Jasmine Wang

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